Chang Suining stopped when he heard the voice and turned to look at the group of more than ten people.
She recognized the middle-aged man who was walking in front, and the others were easy to guess, so she asked, "Is everything going well, everyone?"
"Reply to Madam Chang, everything went well!"
“Today I can see with my own eyes the beast being executed, all because of Madam Chang’s help!” Although the middle-aged man was not tall, he had strong limbs and was dressed as a warrior. At this moment, his eyes were filled with tears.
Chang Suining had met him once, and at this moment he asked, "If this is the case, I think Master Lu should be reinstated, right?"
"Yes, the Dali Temple has examined everything, and the Ministry of Personnel's employment documents have arrived." The man lifted his robe and knelt down: "Madam Chang's kindness, Lu Chong will remember it in his heart, and will repay you one day!"
He was originally a seventh-rank military officer.
Several years ago, his only daughter was raped by Ming Jin and then committed suicide by jumping into the river. He failed to seek justice for his daughter and was dismissed from his official position. He has been making a living in an escort agency for many years.
His desire to seek justice for his daughter had never changed, but he knew that this was as difficult as climbing to the sky, until that day, Chang Ren found him.
"Lord Lu has now resumed his official status, it is really inappropriate for him to kneel before me." Chang Suining signaled A Che to help him up.
"What's wrong with kneeling before my benefactor?" Lu Chong insisted and kowtowed to the girl again: "Benefactor, please accept my bow!"
A couple also knelt down.
This couple was the most luxuriously dressed among the group.
They came from a merchant family. Two years ago, when they brought their 18-year-old eldest son to Beijing for business, the eldest son, who was socializing in a restaurant, was beaten up by the drunk Ming Jin's followers for "disrespect" because he did not recognize the eldest son of the Ming family. Since then, the eldest son has been disabled and has been paralyzed in bed ever since. His temperament has changed drastically and he has attempted suicide several times.
They had been doing business in Jiangnan for generations and had no shortage of money, but all of this was nothing in the face of such tremendous power.
The couple insisted on going to Beijing several times and sent large amounts of silver to various places to make arrangements, but those people took the money but refused to do the work. They made excuses again and again, and when they were pressed, they only said, "I advise you not to dream anymore, so as to avoid more trouble."
"This time when I return home, I can finally give my son an explanation..." The woman's eyes were blurred with tears: "If my son hears that the evildoer has been brought to justice, he may cheer up..."
The others also bowed and knelt to express their gratitude.
A Che gradually became flustered.
As soon as one person was helped up, the other person knelt down again... There was no way to help them all up.
"You really don't need to do this." Chang Suining said frankly: "At first, I sent people to look for you because my brother was in danger. I knew who the real murderer was, but I had no hard evidence. So I tried to gather his past crimes and mistakes, put them in front of everyone, and work together to put pressure on the government-"
She had made many plans secretly at that time, and this was just one of them.
But during the process, she thought about it again and again and finally gave up the plan.
Firstly, this plan was too roundabout. Secondly, she was afraid that even if she made a big fuss about the matter, she still would not be able to bring Ming Jin to justice, or that these people who were already suffering would be targeted for revenge afterwards.
So, the plan was shelved.
It was not until Mingjin was taken to the Dali Temple on the day of Confucius' sacrifice that these victims came forward together and reported Mingjin's past crimes.
Just as they said just now, this report went smoothly and they were treated fairly.
This is of course a good thing, but Chang Suining thought: "I am only motivated by selfishness and I cannot afford such a generous reward from you."
"Lu Chong is just a warrior, he doesn't understand these things. I only know that if it weren't for Madam Chang, I wouldn't be able to see the moment when my enemy was beheaded!"
"Yes, Madam Chang had people protect us and search for evidence and witnesses for us... Although it was out of selfish motives, it is a fact that we have received Madam Chang's kindness."
"As for Madam Chang's previous plan, she had already told us about it long ago. This was a matter of mutual consent and mutual support... But Madam Chang changed the plan midway, so that we didn't have to take any risks and only benefited. For this reason alone, you deserve to be called a benefactor!"
On the day of Confucius Memorial, it was that girl who single-handedly sought justice for her brother and for them.
"…We old couple have nothing, and there is no one in our family who can repay you. Moreover, we have received your support. If you are unwilling to accept even this small word of gratitude, how can we have a clear conscience?" An old couple with patched clothes cried.
Having said this, Chang Suining smiled and said, "Then I will boldly accept your courtesy. Please stand up quickly."
What she said just now was not a deliberate refusal. She just needed to make her original intention clear. If everyone felt that she was still worthy of thanks, then she would accept it calmly.
This is true mutual consent.
Everyone finally stopped resisting and was helped up by Ache. When Ache retreated back to his girl, the slight pain in his arms made him realize that he still needed more practice.
Chang Suining looked at those faces of different ages, but all of them had experienced pain and injustice, and finally said: "The evildoer has been punished, the matter is over, and the future is a new day. I wish you all the best and take care of yourselves."
"Madam Chang, take care of yourself too."
"I hope Mr. Chang can recover soon..."
"Mrs. Chang, this great deed of kindness will surely be blessed by the gods. General Chang will surely return victorious soon!"
“…”
Looking at those grateful and sincere eyes, Chang Suining raised his hand and bowed: "Thank you for your good wishes."
Everyone returned the greeting, and then watched the girl's carriage leave from where they were.
The young boy in plain brocade clothes who witnessed this scene not far away also subconsciously looked at the carriage that was going away.
After a moment, the young man seemed to have made up his mind. He asked the servant to bring the horse, and he mounted the horse and rode away.
…
"Girl, it seems someone is following us."
The attendant driving the carriage lowered his voice and spoke.
"It's okay, follow me if you want." Chang Suining said in the carriage, "We will go back to the mansion and wait."
The attendant responded without hesitation.
After what happened to the young man, even outsiders treated the girl like this. Their obedience to the girl changed from the initial status rules to true loyalty and trust.
Speaking of this, we have to mention the comparison conversation that a group of brothers had when they gathered together last night -
In order to show their loyalty to the girl, someone started the conversation, saying that even if the girl asked him to carry a thousand kilograms of manure, he wouldn't even blink! Another person said, let alone carrying it, he would even eat it! Someone else said that even if the girl asked him to take off all his clothes and run around Zhuque Street, he would think that the girl must have her reasons for doing so! Before more explosive remarks appeared, Chang Ren came over and slapped each subordinate on the head - you have to think about showing loyalty in a good way, the girl is a little girl, it is impossible for her to have these ridiculous habits!
All in all, they are now loyal to the girls.
As for someone following her, the girl just let him follow her, which must have been her intention.
The attendants drove the carriage smoothly back to Xingningfang. When Chang Suining got off the carriage, he saw two carriages parked outside the mansion, obviously there were guests arriving.
Recently, people visit the Chang family almost every day.
Those who came today include Cui Lang, Hu Huanxi, and Zhiyuan.
Cui Lang was regretting that he was unable to attend the execution in time. He had been too conspicuous in the recent period. Ever since he cried all the way back to the Chang family from the Dali Temple that day, his father was furious and would not allow him to go to the Imperial College. He was punished by being confined to his home for many days.
He sneaked out today, intending to join in the fun at the execution ground, but halfway there he heard that the chopping had already been completed - he was unable to see Ming Jin's head fall to the ground with his own eyes, and his father was fully responsible!
Cui Lang was disappointed and went directly to Chang's house.
Seeing Chang Suining coming back, Hu Huan asked Chang Suining about the details of Ming Jin's execution in order to make up for Cui Liulang's regret.
But unexpectedly, Cui Liulang pinched his arm hard.
Why ask in such detail about such a bloody matter? What if Miss Qiao is frightened? Cui Lang subconsciously looked at Qiao Yunmian, but saw the fair and delicate girl with a curious face: "Yes, Ningning, how was the head chopped off? Was it chopped off with one knife? How much blood was shed? After the head fell to the ground, could it really blink and speak for a short time?"
Cui Lang’s expression froze for a moment.
Besides being curious, the little girl also showed an amazing reserve of knowledge in this area.
Cui Lang: "Yes... Master, just tell me!"
Hu Huan rubbed his arm and looked at him in confusion - what did he mean by pinching him just now?
Chang Sui'an, who was leaning on the bed, also looked at his sister curiously.
He could only lie down for the first seven or eight days, and was only allowed to sit up in the past two days.
He felt that he could try to get out of bed and walk around, but his sister would not allow it and told him to follow Doctor Sun's instructions and lie down for at least half a month before trying to get out of bed.
He lay down so that he could mount a horse and pick up a gun in the future.
The day Chang Suining would leave Beijing was roughly set after Chang Sui'an was able to get out of bed and walk. Before that, her brother's injured body could not withstand any more torture.
But to this day, she has not mentioned her plan to leave Beijing to anyone except the Chang family and the Yaojin.
At this moment, looking at the familiar faces of the Qiao brothers and sisters, and Cui Lang and others, and thinking that they would be separated soon, Chang Suining responded to their request and really told them the details of Ming Jin's execution.
Wang, who was carrying the tonic soup, was so frightened when she heard this that she nearly spilled the soup. Unfortunately, the group of children were listening with great interest.
"Girl, there's a guest." Following closely behind Wang, Xi'er came in from outside and announced, "It's the young master from the Changsun family. He said he's here to visit you."
She still remembered the incident where the man cursed and injured her husband.
Chang Suining's tone was very friendly: "Since you are here to see my brother, please invite him here."
In addition to visiting Chang Sui'an, Chang Sun Ji also came to apologize and express his gratitude.
He should have come a long time ago, but he hesitated for many days because he couldn't save his face and pride. Now that Ming Jin is dead, he should come anyway.
But Changsun Ji soon felt that he had come too hastily and carelessly.
The moment he walked into Chang Sui'an's room, he was stunned when he saw the people in the room.
...Why are there so many people here? What's more fatal is that Cui Liulang, who has a very bad mouth, is among them: "Master Changsun, are you here today to fulfill your promise and apologize?"
Chang Sun Ji’s expression froze.
He had originally intended to do so, but after the other party said that, he found it difficult to speak. Who understands this feeling? However, when he saw Chang Sui'an sitting on the bed with injuries all over his body, Chang Sun Ji finally overcame the arrogance of a young man from an aristocratic family and raised his hand to salute solemnly: "Before the truth was clear, I had many misunderstandings about Chang Langjun and even hurt him impulsively... I came here today to apologize."
Chang Sui'an shook his head at him: "It's okay, it's just a small matter!"
Then he showed sympathy in his eyes: "Besides, something happened to Lady Zhangsun Qi at that time, and the evidence pointed to me... You are still four or five years younger than me, so it is normal for you to act like that."
Chang Sun Ji: "..." Stop talking. The more he talks, the more he feels like he is not a human being.
Just as Chang Sui'an was about to say something else, Cui Lang said, "I seem to remember... Young Master Chang Sun once said that if my master could help your Chang Sun family find the real culprit, Young Master Chang Sun would kowtow to my master to express his gratitude?"
The young man, who was already feeling ashamed of Chang Sui'an's attitude, blushed immediately.
He said...
But the idea of kowtowing was completely a resentful remark made when one was carried away by the temptation.
"I should thank Madam Chang..." He looked at Chang Suining, feeling a bit overwhelmed: "I..."
The girl was also looking at him, and when their eyes met, Chang Sun Ji's eyes suddenly flashed back to the day in the Confucius Temple when she stood in the abandoned library with her hair loose, with blood rolling down her arms.
At this moment, the young man gave up all thoughts and lifted his robe to kneel down.
But the next moment, the girl reached out and held up one of his arms to stop his movement.
Chang Sun Ji looked up at her in surprise.
"There's no need to kneel and thank you." Chang Suining said, "When Young Master Changsun came to visit me that day, my brother helped me out with good intentions. The two actions should be offset. How do you think?"
Chang Sun Ji was stunned.
She actually knew about this.
He said: "It's just a piece of cake..."
Chang Suining smiled and said, "It's a piece of cake for me to help your family bring the real murderer to justice."
Chang Sui'an also thanked Chang Sun Ji.
Chang Sun Ji didn't say anything, but he felt guilty in his heart.
Afterwards, Chang Suining personally saw him off from Chang Sui'an's residence.
"... Madam Chang, do you blame me for not coming forward in time to help your brother out of trouble after receiving the witness you sent to us?" The young man thought about it again and again, and finally asked in a low voice.
Chang Suining: “Not surprising.”
The eldest grandson was silent.
Not surprising means not worth being surprised. She did not answer his question, or rather, his question was indeed childish and meaningless.
She didn't seem to care, and instead chatted with him: "I see that Mr. Changsun and Miss Changsun have quite a few similarities in their facial features."
"Yes, my family says that my aunt and I look the most alike." The boy said with a sad and ashamed tone, "But I can't compare to my aunt, whether in my character, mind, or character... I'm not as good as my aunt."
Chang Suining nodded: "Indeed."
Chang Sun Ji turned his head: "?"
But the girl smiled and said, "I saw you were sad, I was just joking."
Changsun Ji: "..." Why did he feel that he didn't look like that? Until the other party said to him: "Young Master Changsun has a good character. Now he is still young and his character is not yet determined. When he grows up and experiences more, he will surely become a wise man who will be ashamed of himself."
Chang Sun Ji was stunned when he heard this, and looked at the girl who was smiling calmly in the afternoon sunlight.
When he came to his senses and was about to say something, he had already left the yard, so Chang Suining stopped and said, "Slow down, Young Master Chang Sun."
Chang Sun Ji nodded: "...I will come to see Mr. Chang another day."
Watching the young boy leave, Chang Suining felt that this "some other day" might not come soon.
As the war in Yangzhou and the affair of Ming Jin escalated, the relationship between the aristocratic officials headed by the Changsun family and the Empress Ming had become so hostile that only one of them could survive.
No one can predict what will happen tomorrow.
…
At the same moment, after completing the task, he rode quickly to look for his own commander-in-chief Yuan Xiang, who had already arrived in Bingzhou.
(Xiao Cui: I heard that everyone has almost forgotten me? (ω‖))
Good night!
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